Autometer Phantom Pyrometer vs. EGT Guage

[Bask Oner]

When the Prodrive Performance Pack Stage 2 comes out, I plan on making my car a bit faster. Seeing as how I don't have any guages yet, I should probably get some. I think that a good start would be a boost guage (Autometer Phantom 20 PSI) and EGT. Autometer's Phantom series includes a Pyrometer that comes with an 8' temperature probe, and measures from 0 to 1600 degrees. There is also an EGT guage, which costs significantly more, measures from 600 to 1600 degrees, and does not come with a probe. Would I be okay with the Pyrometer, and drilling the probe into one of the rear exhaust pipes?

Links:

$135 Pyrometer with Probe

$220 EGT without Probe

[Bask Oner]

Bump.

[whap]

I am using the pyrometer one. Works nice.
I stuck the probe in my downpipe, I think instructions say 4-6 inches down.

[Bask Oner]

Originally posted by whap
I am using the pyrometer one. Works nice.
I stuck the probe in my downpipe, I think instructions say 4-6 inches down.

Got any pics of how the guages look installed? What are your other guages?

[Kwyjibo]

I think the probe needs to be like 6-8 inches from the cylinder to be accurate if you are going to use it for tuning.

[aussieinstlouis]

I have the pyrometer one too. It is just fine, but it does need to be installed in the exhaust manifold - about 3 inches closer to the exhaust port than the stock front O2 sensor.

The manifold is cast iron and can be drilled and tapped very simply.

[aussieinstlouis]

I'll post a pic tonight.

Cheers,

Andrew

[ripcuda]

Originally posted by Bask Oner
Got any pics of how the guages look installed? What are your other guages?

I have the Autometer Sport Comp Pyrometer and Boost gauge both mounted on the steering column. They match very well except the needle color (orange vs. yellow)...

[Bask Oner]

Looks great! Thanks.

[aussieinstlouis]

here's mine

[Bask Oner]

That's exactly what I'm looking for; EGT via the pyrometer, A/F ratio, and boost. How does the A/F ratio guage work?

[aussieinstlouis]

It works just fine. It is working off a narrow band O2 sensor so it is a 'health check' and not something you can tune by.

[apodWRX]

I have the Autometer Sport Comp Pyrometer and Boost gauge both mounted on the steering column. They match very well except the needle color (orange vs. yellow)...

this is exactly what I am looking for. IS there a setup that matches the Factory Boost Guage? I want them both to look the same and I already have the Boost (came with the car). Now I need a similar setup for the other side of the column.

Any help would be appreciated!!!!!

[pputkowski]

I believe Omori or VDO guages would match the look of the stock boost guage...